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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Solemnity Of Mary, January 1, 2021: New Years

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2020
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     | 2,319 views

    All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful.

    1.Flannery O’Connor noted that “All human nature vigorously resists grace because grace changes us and the change is painful, “she wrote in 1958. (Adding, “Priests resist it as well as others.”) She means that grace intervenes in the sufferings of the ordinary -- ignorant, complacent people whose ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Everyone Who Asks Receives? Really? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2021
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     | 1,491 views

    “We should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us.” That’s not a suggestion. That’s a demand .

    Monday of Epiphany Week 2020 It’s a good idea to read St. John’s words in this first letter perhaps every week of our lives, because in it we find the key to happiness and fulfillment. John says “we receive from [God] whatever we ask.” Hmm, that’s interesting. And we recall that Jesus Himself said ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Simon Peter- The Man Who Became A Rock Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019
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    This is the 1st sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

    Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#1] SIMON PETER- THE MAN WHO BECAME A ROCK John 1:42 Introduction: In this series, we are going to study the characteristics of the 12 Apostles. I want you to take the good and the bad from each Apostle’s life and use it to make good decisions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nathanael- From Prejudice To Purity Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019
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     | 5,717 views

    This is the 6th sermon in the "Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles" series.

    Series: Getting Acquainted With The 12 Apostles [#6] NATHANAEL- FROM PREJUDICE TO PURITY John 1:45-51 Introduction: The 1st time we see Nathanael, his heart is filled with prejudice. Prejudice is a strange thing. Where does it come from? Why is it so strong? Are we born with prejudice? Yet, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Great Miracle Of Our God

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 4, 2020
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    When we get down to business with God he hears us and answers.

    A great miracle of our God 1st Kings 18: 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees, 43 And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core 52 Week 38 - Jesus Ascends Into The Heavens Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Sep 21, 2020
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    We talk a lot about the resurrection but often skip over the ascension (when Jesus rose into the heavens). It's an important part of our doctrine and deserves some attention!

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/5543023 Core 52 Week 38 - Jesus Ascends Intro: • Mom & Dad leaving us home alone, but make sure you do your chores. • We blew the chores off and watched tv instead. Until… We hear the car pull into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Friend Of God

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020
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    When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average American, that he understood the way we live and the concerns we have

    A Friend of God 1. Genesis 18:16-21 2. Isaiah 41:8 Psalm 25 When Jimmy Carter was President of the United States, on several occasions he spent the night in the homes of common Americans, picked somewhat at random. It was an attempt on his part to show that he was in touch with the average ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Open Door Of The Ark

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020
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    The society of Noah’s day was completely depraved; it was violent, inclined towards evil, hateful of any trace of goodness, constantly developing evil Imaginations, and except for 8 souls whom God had granted grace to, completely God rejecting.

    An open door of the Ark Psalm 12 1. Genesis 7:1-5 2. (Matthew 25:1-13) And the Lord said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faithful Generosity Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 28, 2020
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    God's unflagging faithfulness inspires us to practice faithful generosity in our lives.

    September 27, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 25:1-10; Philippians 2:1-13 Faithful Generosity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme of our fall stewardship emphasis is “Faithful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Paying Taxes

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 12, 2020
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     | 2,994 views

    Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22.

    Is paying taxes a participation in evil acts by human governments? What’s the difference between love and idolatry of a country? Let’s look at the moral dilemma of paying taxes in Matthew 22:15-22. To Pay Taxes Matthew 22:15-17 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be Great In Jesus’ Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 24, 2020
     | 2,746 views

    Jesus calls us to be servant rather than elevating themselves. What exactly should we do if we do want to be great?

    IS IT WRONG TO WANT TO BE "GREAT"? Jesus doesn’t say “don’t be great” but instead tells them how to be great. - Luke 22:24-27. - Matthew 5:19; Matthew 20:26; Mark 10:43. - It could have been when the disciples argued over being great that Jesus replied, “No. You will never be great. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Upon This Rock Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 25, 2020
     | 3,599 views

    As the church was closed, we had to go to printed meditations, so this is a much shorter version of what was originally planned.

    Matthew 16:13-20 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, but others Elijah, and still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Dying With The Lord Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 9, 2020
     | 7,334 views

    “Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities”. (Isaiah 53:11)

    Introduction: Beloved in the Lord. The theme for today’s Good Friday sermon is “dying with Christ”. In observing the protocols to curb the spread of the corona virus, this message is being delivered to your homes with the help of technology. It is my prayer that with the help of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Higher Than The Pains

    Contributed by Jilly Bert Sabanal on Apr 20, 2020
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    No one would feel that sufferings are useful and necessary for us to go through. You and I might pray that we would be spared from different kinds of trials and I believe that God doesn’t feel good while we are experiencing hardships.

    Higher than our Pains Text: 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4, 8-11; 2 Corinthians 12: 9b-10 Intro: No one would feel that sufferings are useful and necessary for us to go through. You and I might pray that we would be spared from different kinds of trials and I believe that God doesn’t feel good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Unwrapping The Very Best Gift

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 9, 2012
     | 3,186 views

    The very best gift has indescribable value

    - McDonalds’ Espresso cup “Unwrap a Little JoY’ - At what moment does Christmas comes into focus? - The pinnacle point of your Christmas? • Is it shopping? • Is it the lights? • Is it the music? • Is it seeing children in the Christmas program? • Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist